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Flashback: America’s Bicentennial

3 Jul 2026

Kate Hallock

From the Archive

Flashback, a recurring series of short vignettes published by the Resident Community News, is researched and written by staff at the Jacksonville History Center.

A History Center for All of Jacksonville

11 Jun 2026

Alan Bliss

From the CEO

As the Jacksonville History Center designs new exhibits and galleries aimed at educating visitors, we keep in mind our mission statement: “to connect communities and strengthen citizenship through history education.”

Cohen Brothers: The Dry Goods Store for All

3 Jun 2026

Nancy Gandy

From the Archive

The Cohen Brothers "big store" opened in 1912. The building now serves as Jacksonville City Hall.

ICYMI: Speaker Series Program on Cecil Field: Echoes of Flight

16 May 2026

Joel Cordova

Speaker Series

A look at the history of the closure and redevelopment of Cecil Field and its impact on the City of Jacksonville.

From a Pile of Debris, a New Jacksonville was Built

4 May 2026

Nancy Gandy

From the Archive

Museum docent discovers her family lost their home in the Great Fire of 1901.

The Daring of Bessie Coleman, 100 Years Later

4 May 2026

Alan Bliss

From the CEO

A century ago, human flight was the stuff of danger and drama...more so when the pilot was a woman. Here's how Bessie Coleman broke barriers...